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American economy shrinks by 1.6% Americans see disposable income, savings decrease By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER
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“No matter how big or small your goals are, we always say that every workout at Planet Fitness is a win,” said Matthew Curry, general manager of the new location in Goleta.
Planet Fitness now open in Goleta
Gym boasts cardio machines, rowing machines, tanning booths and more By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
Planet Fitness is excited to open its location in Goleta, where its goal is to make fitness attainable for everyone. The 21,300 square-foot gym is at 7127 Hollister Ave. It’s part of The Plaza shopping center. (The gym is now open, but will host its grand opening celebration July 27.) Planet Fitness boasts stateof-the-art cardio machines and strength equipment, a 30-Minute Express Circuit, rowing machines, fully equipped locker rooms with day lockers and showers, HydroMassage loungers, massage chairs, tanning booths, Total Body Enhancement booths and more.
“Our welcoming, Judgement Free Zone is all about affordable, non-intimidating fitness that is attainable for everyone,” Matt Curry, general manager of the Goleta location, told the NewsPress in an email. “Planet Fitness clubs are clean and spacious with a large selection of high-quality cardio, circuit and weight training equipment for all fitness levels,” he said. “We cater to the first-time or occasional gym users versus fitness fanatics or body builders. “No matter how big or small your goals are, we always say that every workout at Planet Fitness is a win. We believe anyone, of any fitness level, should feel accepted and respected when they walk
into a gym,” Mr. Curry said. “Our club also offers a 30-minute Express Circuit, which is great for those who are looking for results but are short on time. The circuit combines 10 strength machines and 10 cardio-step stations.” Shannon Meyers, vice president of marketing at Grand Fitness Partners, a franchise division of Planet Fitness, said the company is excited to expand its presence on the Central Coast and that Goleta is its fifth club in the region. “We’re also thrilled to invite the community to check out our High School Summer Pass program, which welcomes teens 14-19 to work out for free until Aug. 31,” Ms. Meyers said. “We encourage
everyone to take advantage of our limited-time grand opening membership offers as well.” Mr. Curry said Planet Fitness offers low-cost memberships, which start at $10 a month with more than 2,200 locations. “All locations also have a Black Card Spa, where PF Black Card members have the ability to bring a guest every day at no additional charge, access to all locations, and can relax in the massage beds and chairs for $24.99 a month.” Mr. Curry told the News-Press why he decided to dedicate his career to Planet Fitness. “The biggest challenge for people starting their fitness Please see FITNESS on A3
At left, Planet Fitness is located at 7127 Hollister Ave. in Goleta. It’s part of The Plaza shopping center. At right, Henry Calles mans the gym’s front desk.
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(The Center Square) — The U.S. Gross Domestic Product decreased by 1.6% in the first three months of 2022, the latest federal economic data released Wednesday shows. Previously, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said the economy shrank by 1.5% before revising the numbers. “The decrease in real GDP reflected decreases in exports, federal government spending, private inventory investment, and state and local government spending, while imports, which are a subtraction in the calculation of GDP, increased,” the BEA said. “Nonresidential fixed investment, PCE, and residential fixed investment increased…” The BEA also confirmed what other federal data has shown: significant price increases. “The price index for gross domestic purchases increased 8% (revised) in the first quarter, compared with an increase of 7% in the fourth quarter…,” BEA said. “The PCE price index increased 7.1% (revised), compared with an increase of 6.4%. Excluding food and energy prices, the PCE price index increased 5.2% (revised), compared with an increase of 5.0 %.” According to the data, Americans also saw a decrease in their disposable income as well as their savings. “Disposable personal income decreased $58.8 billion (revised), or 1.3%, in the first quarter, in contrast to an increase of $72.4 billion, or 1.6%, in the fourth
quarter,” BEA said. “Real disposable personal income decreased 7.8% (revised), compared with a decrease of 4.5%. Personal saving was $1.02 trillion in the first quarter (revised), compared with $1.45 trillion in the fourth quarter. “The personal saving rate — personal saving as a percentage of disposable personal income — was 5.6% (revised) in the first quarter, compared with 7.9% in the fourth quarter.” This data comes alongside a steady stream of federal inflation data that shows prices have soared in recent months. The federal producer price index rose 10.8% in the previous 12 months, and consumer prices have risen at the fastest pace in four decades. Meanwhile, gas prices hit record highs earlier this month, topping $5 per gallon before dipping down. According to the American Automobile Association the national average price for regular gasoline is $4.87 per gallon, well over the average price of $3.11 at the same time last year. California remains above the national average. On Wednesday, AAA reported the state’s average was $6.30 a gallon. In Santa Barbara County, the average was $6.29. Critics blasted President Joe Biden after the GDP numbers were released. “Real GDP dropped 1.6%, and the Biden Administration is still trying to say that the economy is great,” U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., wrote on Twitter. News-Press Managing Editor Dave Mason contributed to this report.
Goleta City Council votes to send housing analysis to state Council to discuss city manager position today By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
The Goleta City Council voted unanimously 5-0 Tuesday to send its 2023-2031 analysis of housing needs to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for approval. That analysis is called the “Housing Element.” During discussion prior to the council’s vote, Councilman Roger Aceves asked his fellow council members, “When thinking outside the box looking into the future, what can we think about to provide housing in the community?” Councilman Kyle Richards responded by saying the council can address the costs it can control as well governmental restraints and constraints and steps the city could take to facilitate more
housing projects. “That’s probably the best answer I’ve heard,” said Councilman Aceves. “When someone comes to you with a project or an application, we go through a checklist.” Councilman James Kyraico thanked the public and his fellow council members for speaking at the meeting. “Housing has been an issue that has really torn this community apart in a lot of ways.” He said in the “not-toodistant past,” much housing was approved without restrictions to ensure affordability and covenants. Councilman Kyriaco said he likes that the Housing Element is giving the city “an opportunity to ensure affordability.” Please see HOUSING on A3
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